Here is your Tottenham Hotspur morning digest on Thursday, February 17.
Lyon president discusses permanent Tanguy Ndombele transfer
Tottenham playmaker and record signing Tanguy Ndombele made the January loan switch to Ligue 1 side Lyon, with reports claiming a clause is included that could see the Frenchman make the move permanent.
The 25-year-old has made two appearances since joining, assisting once in that short spell so far.
Speaking to RMC Sport, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas discussed the possibility of signing Ndombele on a permanent deal, with one condition.
He said: “You have to let a few games pass, it's only the beginning. But if we win the Europa League, everything will be possible.
“I am very happy that he came back, with Bruno Cheyrou and Vincent Ponsot [directors] at the helm, because we had to discuss with the president of Tottenham who bought him very expensive.”
Riyad Mahrez sends Tottenham warning ahead of weekend clash
Spurs take on Premier League leaders Manchester City on Saturday evening, just a few days after the Citizens put five goals past opponents Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League knockout stages.
Antonio Conte will be hoping to turn form around, having suffered three league defeats on the bounce and will be looking to avoid a fourth when facing Pep Guardiola.
Winger Riyad Mahrez is one of the City players who impressed on Tuesday night, and the Algerian has sent a warning to Tottenham ahead of the upcoming match.
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Five Tottenham players guaranteed to start next season
Antonio Conte could be set to have a squad rebuild in the summer as he looks to get his Spurs side playing the way he wants.
January showed a glimpse into one of his potentially prime objectives, which was to move players out of the club.
Amongst all the uncertainty, football.london’s Rob Guest takes a look at five players who are guaranteed a spot in the Italian’s side next season.
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